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  • Chasing Daybreak: A Film about Mixed Race in America

    Oct 28, 2006

    In 2005, the MAVIN Foundation, the nation's largest mixed race organization, sponsored the Generation MIX National Awareness Tour to shed light on America's growing number of mixed heritage youth and families. Chasing Daybreak follows five of the tour crewmembers as they travel across the country and initiate a national dialogue about mixed race people, families, and diversity. Throughout the process, they share thei...

  • Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: Origami Pop-Up Cards

    Oct 28, 2006

    Welcome the change in season by creating pop-up cards depicting fall's rich beauty. $8 for National Museum members and $13 for non-members, includes supplies and Museum admission. Reservations required.

  • Cold Tofu's Halloween Show

    Oct 26, 2006

    Our favorite improvisational comedy troupe returns with more ghoulishly delicious sketches that leave you screaming with delight. Bring a friend and join us for an evening of howls from this world...and beyond! Free with National Museum admission. Cold Tofu is dedicated to promoting diverse images of Asian Pacific Americans through comedy and to developing multiethnic talent through education and performance. Fin...

  • Fighting for Democracy Pre-Visit Workshop

    Oct 26, 2006

    Sign-up for a FREE Pre-Visit Workshop Saturday, October 26, 4:30-7:30 PM (Dinner provided) WHAT IS FIGHTING FOR DEMOCRACY? For hundreds of years people have sought a home and future in the United States of America. They came, and still come, in pursuit of freedom and democracy. Yet, the dream of democracy is not without its struggle. Against the backdrop of World War II, a segregated America, and the Civil R...

  • Collaboratory III: Migration and Democracy

    Oct 22, 2006

    Created by artists Nobuko Miyamoto, Dan Kwong, and others, the Collaboratory is a multidisciplinary initiative that trains emerging artists in the creation and presentation of cross-cultural collaborative performance and community-based residency skills. The work of this year's cohort will be showcased in three performances co-sponsored by the National Museum and National Center for the Preservation of Democracy. ...

  • Collaboratory III: Migration and Democracy

    Oct 21, 2006

    Created by artists Nobuko Miyamoto, Dan Kwong, and others, the Collaboratory is a multidisciplinary initiative that trains emerging artists in the creation and presentation of cross-cultural collaborative performance and community-based residency skills. The work of this year's cohort will be showcased in three performances co-sponsored by the National Museum and National Center for the Preservation of Democracy. For...

  • Collaboratory III: Migration and Democracy

    Oct 21, 2006

    Created by artists Nobuko Miyamoto, Dan Kwong, and others, the Collaboratory is a multidisciplinary initiative that trains emerging artists in the creation and presentation of cross-cultural collaborative performance and community-based residency skills. The work of this year's cohort will be showcased in three performances co-sponsored by the National Museum and National Center for the Preservation of Democracy. For...

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Oct 21, 2006

    Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with National Museum docents on this historic walking tour. $8 for National Museum members and $13 for non-members, includes Museum admission. Reservations along with comfortable walking shoes and clothes are recommended. Weather permitting.

  • Target Free Family Saturdays - Family Folktales: Rabbits, Roosters, Monkeys, Oh My!

    Oct 14, 2006

    This summer the National Museum debuts four wonderful days created especially for families. Generously sponsored by Target, these special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families unique ways to learn, play, and grow together. Family Folktales: Rabbits, Roosters, Monkeys, Oh My! Throughout the ages, folktales have shined a light on magical worlds and mythical characters. Storytellers will share fo...

  • Grand Avenue Festival

    Oct 07, 2006

    This annual celebration of Downtown LA is chocked full of music and dance performances, exhibitions, screenings, and arts workshops. The National Museum is the "off the block" participating organization, featuring taiko performances, craft demonstrations, ondo lessons, and more. Please come and celebrate with the rest of LA! For more information, visit the Downtown LA website